Obituary: Frederic Kubsch

Jan. 19, 1932 – Nov. 25, 2019

Frederic Matthew Kubsch, 87, of Sturgeon Bay died at home. He was born in Manitowoc County to Matthew and Stell (Stedl) Kubsch. 

On Nov. 20, 1972, he married Greta Joan Fredrick in Oshkosh.

Fred served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1954. In 1956, he graduated from Marquette University, where he played football from 1952 to 1956. 

Fred had a career in education from 1956 to 1988. He was very passionate about coaching football, baseball, track and curling. He took several teams to state championships and was instrumental in starting a curling team. Fred was also a huge Badger fan who never missed a game. One time, he and Greta even traveled to Japan to watch them play. Fred and Greta summered in Door County for many years and moved here permanently in 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Greta; and 10 children, Michael Kubsch, Carl Fredrick, Robin Fredrick, Patricia (Steven) Burr, Mary (Randy) North, Craig (Andree) Fredrick, Cathy Kubsch, Rick Kubsch, Lori (Bill) Leo, and Anna Moore; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers, John Kubsch (special friend Rose), Jim (Betsy) Kubsch, Allan (Mary Kay) Kubsch, and Mark Kubsch. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David (Joanne) Kubsch.

Visitation will be Wednesday Dec. 4, 1-4 pm, at Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. A tribute page is available at forbesfuneralhome.com.

Special thanks to Unity Hospice for the wonderful care and support.